Obituaries
Obituaries
Richard "Rick" S. Jensen
May 25, 2025
Richard “Rick” Scott Jensen, age 52 of Hibbing, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 25, 2025, in Virginia, MN. He was born on July 6, 1972, in Hibbing, MN, to Richard “Dick” and Dianne (Waldron) Jensen. Rick was a lifetime resident of Hibbing and was a member of the First Lutheran Church in Hibbing. He married his wife, Kate, on...
Janice G. Anderson
May 23, 2025
Janice Gail Anderson passed away peacefully on May 23rd surrounded by her family after succumbing to cancer. She was born in 1937 to Alex and Emma Fox and spent her whole life in Hibbing. She graduated from Hibbing High School in 1956 and in 1958 married Donald “Joe” Anderson. Together they raised a family. She loved her children, always worrying...
Rosemary Larson
May 22, 2025
Rosemary Larson passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at the age of 89. She was born on February 12, 1936 to Rose & Simon Blum of Nashwauk, MN. Rosemary graduated from Greenway High School in 1954. She was united in Marriage to William Larson in 1956 at St. Cecelia’s Catholic Church in Nashwauk, MN. They built a home...
Rochelle "Shelly" Belanger
May 19, 2025
Rochelle "Shelly" Belanger, age 70 of Nashwauk, MN, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 19, 2025, at the U of M Hospital in Minneapolis, MN after a brief battle with cancer.
Shelly was born on May 23, 1954, in Hibbing, MN, to Donald and Corinne ( Sherman) Schnortz. She graduated from Hibbing High School in 1972. Over the years, she lived...
Lori M. Watsula
May 19, 2025
Lori M. Watsula age 63, of Meadowlands, passed away Monday, May 19, 2025, at her home. She was born July 3, 1961, in Hibbing to John and Myra (Worth) Dropps. Lori enjoyed spending time outside and fishing. She loved animals and throughout her life raised goats, ducks, chickens, rabbits, pigs and cows just to name a few. Lori also enjoyed...
John B. Dougherty
May 17, 2025
With his family around him, recounting stories of 50 years of annual ski trips out west, John Dougherty quietly slipped away, executing his final “Irish exit," days before his 98th birthday. He lived life to the fullest and never missed an opportunity to tell a good story to anyone who’d listen. He spent his lifetime creating unforgettable – and sometimes...
Dylan J. Perkovich
May 15, 2025
Dylan John Perkovich passed away at his home with his wife by his side on 5/15/2025 after a short battle with illness. Dylan was born in Hibbing, MN on 12/17/1980 to John and Rochelle “Shelly” Perkovich.
Dylan grew up in the Side Lake and Chisholm, MN areas with his parents, brother, and sisters. Dylan graduated from Chisholm High School in 1999....
Gail M. Oswald
May 11, 2025
Gail M. Oswald, 82, longtime resident of Hibbing died Sunday, May 11, 2025, at New Perspective Living in Columbia Heights, MN. She was born April 16, 1943, to Harold and Margaret (Columbel) Zimmerman in Oakland, CA. A homemaker by trade, Gail married Edward W. Oswald on December 30, 1965. They were together until his passing on May 22, 2024. She...
Kenneth "Ken" A. Johnson
May 10, 2025
Kenneth "Ken" Alan Johnson, 69, of Hibbing, MN, passed away peacefully with family by his side on May 10, 2025, at St. Mary's Hospital in Duluth, MN.
Ken was born in Seattle, WA, on September 3, 1955, to Robert and Florence (Wakefield) Johnson. His family moved to the Iron Range where Ken grew up in the Greenway area. He graduated from...
Tiffany R. Johnson
May 8, 2025
Tiffany Rose Johnson, born on December 1, 1984, to Richard and Cheryl Johnson, went to her maker on Thursday, May 8, 2025, after a long illness and she is now in heaven with mother. There will be a private family service at a later date.
John W. Kuusinen
May 8, 2025
John W. Kuusinen, 72, of Hibbing, MN, passed away on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth, MN. He was born in Duluth on December 5, 1952, to Wayne and Helen (Anderson) Kuusinen.
John grew up on the Iron Range in Hibbing, graduated from Hibbing High School and went on to attend Eveleth Vo-Tech for some training. Not...
Gwendolyn “Gwen” E. Hallack
May 6, 2025
Gwendolyn “Gwen” E. Hallack, age 91 of Hibbing, passed away on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at Heritage Manor in Chisholm, MN. She was born on August 4, 1933, in Hibbing, MN, to Henry and Margaret (Hart) Porter.
Gwen was an active member of the St. James Episcopal Church in Hibbing and dedicated much of her time to serving others. She was...
Philip "Phil" M. Scalise
May 6, 2025
Philip M. (Phil) Scalise, 76, Hibbing, died Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at his home in Hibbing. He was born February 22, 1949, to Philip and Lillian (Scinnocca) Scalise in Hibbing, MN. Phil graduated from Hibbing High School on June 9, 1967. He was conferred his Associate of Arts Degree with a major in Business Administration, from Hibbing Community College in...
Michael "Buke" T. Bukovich
May 3, 2025
Michael Thomas Bukovich, 59, of Hibbing, MN passed away unexpectedly and left us all too soon on Saturday, May 3rd, 2025. He was born in Hibbing on January 12, 1966, to Harry Bukovich and Ina Haugen.
Mike graduated from Hibbing High School in 1984. He was involved in sports and was the manager of the football team and hockey team. Mike...
Delores L. Sikich
May 2, 2025
Delores L. Sikich, 93, lifelong resident of Hibbing, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Friday, May 2, 2025, at Emerald Crest in Burnsville, MN.
She was born at home on April 26, 1932, to Oscar and Mae (Gustafson) Johnson in Kerr Location, near Hibbing. She attended and graduated from Hibbing schools and completed a secretarial program at Duluth Business University...
Linda A. Anderson
May 1, 2025
Linda Ann Anderson age 77 of Hibbing passed away Thursday, May 1, 2025, at Essentia St. Mary’s in Duluth.
She was born August 13, 1947, to Henry and Dorothy (Prebeck) Buchholz in Hibbing. Linda was a lifelong resident of Hibbing. She was joined in marriage to her husband, Richard, at First Lutheran Church on April 15, 1972. Linda worked at Hibbing...
Elizabeth "Betty" J. Rancourt
Apr 26, 2025
Elizabeth “Betty” Joan Rancourt, 92, of Hibbing passed away in her home on Saturday, April 26, 2025. Betty was born to William and Ida Pelto on January 2, 1933, at home in Elmer, Minnesota. She was raised in the Elmer/Meadowlands area until the age of 13 when her family moved to Duluth.
Betty met the love of her life and married...
Donald "Butch" C. Morris
Apr 26, 2025
Donald “Butch” Morris, 70, of Hibbing, MN, passed away peacefully on April 26th, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loving family and beloved dog, Tippy.
Don was born in Minneapolis, MN, on April 29th, 1954, to Donald Morris, Sr. and Marilyn (Nelson) Morris. He graduated from North Hennepin Technical School, specializing in AC and heavy machinery. He married Kathy Johnson...
Daniel "Danny" P. Kunze
Apr 25, 2025
Our dearly loved Daniel Paul Kunze (Danny), 37, left us all too early on April 25, 2025. He will be remembered for his big heart and as the friendly, neighborhood Mediacom Guy. Danny will always be known for his ability to take anything apart and mostly put it back together. Danny was born in Bemidji, MN, on January 14, 1988....
Michael "Mike" E. Boettcher
Apr 24, 2025
Michael E. Boettcher, age 77 of Nashwauk, MN, passed away Thursday, April 24, 2025. Private services will be held at a later date. Arrangements are with Dougherty Funeral Home of Hibbing.
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